Associate/Assistant Athletic Trainer

Job Title: Associate/Assistant Athletic Trainer

Reporting Relationship: Head Athletic Trainer

Unit: IWU - Marion

Department: Athletic Training

Campus Location: Recreation & Wellness Center - Marion, IN

Summary of Position:    Indiana Wesleyan University is seeking to hire an Associate or Assistant Athletic Trainer, as determined based upon both educational background and years of experience.

Primary responsibilities of the Associate/Assistant Athletic Trainer include providing athletic training services as determined by the Head Athletic Trainer, and assisting with the day-to-day operation, coordination, supervision, and evaluation of the athletic training program as it relates to athletic injury management and intercollegiate / club athletics medical coverage.

Indiana Wesleyan University is a NAIA institution that sponsors 24 intercollegiate athletic teams with approximately 650 student athletes. The Associate/Assistant Athletic Trainer will also serve as a Clinical Preceptor for the Athletic Training Program.

This is a full-time, 10-month position starting on August 1 of each calendar year and ending on May 30 or the conclusion of team’s spring competitive season, whichever is later.

Duties and Responsibilities

• PRIMARY DUTIES
  • Provide athletic training services for intercollegiate athletes / sports as determined by the Head Athletic Trainer
  • Provide athletic training coverage and emergency medical care for club athletes/sports as determined by the Head Athletic Trainer
  • Serve as a Clinical Preceptor for the Athletic Training program and assist the Clinical Education Coordinator in the supervision and clinical education of athletic training students
  • Maintain an accurate health care account of all intercollegiate athletes. Document all athletes that have been evaluated, treated, and rehabilitated in the athletic training facilities and ensure that the appropriate records are properly completed and/or uploaded onto the electronic medical records system
  • Properly, and in a timely manner, file any appropriate claims with the secondary insurance company
  • Assist with supervision of the daily operational procedures of the athletic training clinics and facilities
  • Assist in the review of annual pre-participation physicals and paperwork for all intercollegiate athletes
  • Assist in the scheduling and administration of routine team physician visits for injured intercollegiate athletes
  • Act as a liaison between intercollegiate head coaches and team physicians
  • Provide insight, rationale, and personal preferences concerning organization and the purchasing of medical supplies/equipment for the athletic training facilities
  • Assist with organization and maintenance of medical supplies/equipment inventory
  • Acting within scope of practice, counsel with students and refer as necessary regarding personal, emotional, academic, or spiritual hardships/problems
  • Participate as requested in committees, councils or professional organizations that pertain to this position. Attendance at university chapel services is encouraged
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer
  • Maintain certification/membership with the following:
    • Board of Certification
    • Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
    • National Athletic Trainers’ Association
    • Healthcare Provider CPR 
      
      
• ADDITIONAL DUTIES
  • Leads and mentors Assistant Athletic Trainers; ensures quality of care to student-athletes and compliance with established standards and requirements
  • Promotes a positive learning environment for clinical education; assists with the identification of continuing education units (CEUs) required for continued credentialing of athletic training staff
  • Participates in development, implementation, and maintenance of policies, objectives, short-and long-range planning; develops and implements projects and programs to assist in the accomplishment of established goals
  • Advise the Head Athletic Trainer on decision-making processes, including, but not limited to: athletic training services, operational/administrative issues, budgetary processes, compliance with NAIA guidelines, etc.
• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
  • Will serve as a Clinical Preceptor for the Athletic Training Program, which involves supervision and clinical education of athletic training students

Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards